# AsReader()

> Returns a reader of this stream.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [Unity.Collections](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/collections.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.ManagedKernelModule

```csharp
public NativeStream.Reader AsReader()
```

### Returns

| Type                                                                               | Description              |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| [Reader](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/collections/nativestream/reader.md) | A reader of this stream. |